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Virgin has launched a major sale with flights to Aussie hotspots from just $49

You could fly from Sydney to Byron Bay for less than $50 or Brisbane to the Whitsundays from $59

Melissa Woodley
Winnie Stubbs
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We hate to break it to you, but summer in Australia is almost over. Though we hopefully have a good few weeks of sunny weather ahead of us, now’s the perfect time to secure your next getaway (trust us, your winter self will thank you later). Want to plan an affordable weekend away? We’ve got good news: Virgin Australia has just dropped a mega sale on domestic destinations, meaning you could fly from Sydney to Ballina (Byron Bay) for $49, or from Brisbane all the way to Uluru for $129.

Available from now until Sunday, March 2, these cut-price fares aren’t around for long. Travel dates range from April 30, 2025 to February 11, 2026, so you won’t even need to clear your calendars – there are plenty of options to choose from.

Whitsundays Queensland
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Keen to explore the east coast? You can nab one-way economy flights from Brisbane to Proserpine (The Whitsundays) from $59, Sydney to the Sunshine Coast from $69, Canberra to the Gold Coast from $85, or Brisbane to Hamilton Island from $105.

If you’re ready to go further afield, now’s the time to book: with flights from Melbourne to Launceston starting at $59, from Brisbane to Uluru from $129, Melbourne to Perth from $189, and Brisbane to Darwin from $195. You can learn more and book over here.

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